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# Configure Stop and Quarantine File capability

# Configure Stop and Quarantine File capability in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Stop and quarantine files from the Microsoft Defender platform.

## Before you begin

Supported Observable Types: SHA1 hash.  
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| Input | Description |
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| Comment | (Required: Comment to associate with the action) |
[Table 1. Requirements for Stop and Quarantine File capability]

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Role required: sn_si.admin or sn_si.analyst

## About this task

You can run the Stop and Quarantine File action on the particular observables of type
SHA1 only. Store the details on the Additional Actions on Endpoint table. You can
trigger the Stop and Quarantine File capability from the Microsoft Defender for
Endpoint Related Machines details related list.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Security IncidentsShow All Incidents.
2. Select the security incident that you want to review with the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint information.
3. In the related links section, click Show All Related Lists.
4. Click the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Related Machines Details related list.
5. Select one or more records.
6. From the Actions on selected rows, select the Stop and Quarantine File capability.
7. Validate the automation activity and activities section.
8. View the data, and validate the data on the related lists.
9. View the automation activities of the execution, and validate them.
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